Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,545

Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,100 $39,785
John Cooper Works GP 9,150  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
John Cooper Works GP 8,420  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,650 1,100
Options (change) 8,880 1,056
Destination 795 850
Total Price $40,545 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,961
Model Year20132018
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-17235/35-19
Total Price$40,545$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-9,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$32,535

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
TrimJohn Cooper WorksR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Dampers, manually adjustable$400 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelHardtopGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in103.8 in
Length145.6 in167.6 in
Width66.3 in70.8 in
Height55.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,558 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

John Cooper Works GP
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Unbranded, 4 speakers350No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
No leather in second row-300No
Manually adjustable shocks400No
White turn signals (optional)0No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
211 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1750
1000Yes
215/40WR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested235044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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